I can tell you this week's IPTV headlines in one word:

IBC
IBC
IBC

Gotta run, the press releases are pouring in from companies around the world participating at IBC.

Here are some other reads if you don't already have enough...

IPTV bypasses antiquated system, adds new channels
The Brown Daily Herald - September 8, 2005
"Can't fit that 40-inch flat screen TV in your Wriston double? Internet Protocol Television, a new $60,000 pilot program available in dorms this fall, gives students the option of viewing cable television over the Internet."

"The project began as a response to student dissatisfaction with the University's antiquated cable network."

IPTV Franchise Bill Signed In Texas
Telecomweb - September 8, 2005
"Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry decided to sign a telecom-reform bill that includes statewide Internet Protocol (IP) TV and cable franchise rights, just two days before the controversial legislation would have been enacted into law without his signature anyway (TelecomWeb news break, Aug. 19). The bill eliminates the need for companies to obtain individual franchises from each of the hundreds of municipalities in the state, paving the way for rapid deployment of IPTV by broadband providers. The bill primarily benefits those telcos hungry to lure customers away from cable."

ANT increases turnover despite delays
Sharecast - September 7, 2005
"Software solutions provider ANT posted an increase in turnover despite delays in the rollout of IPTV networks, which have delayed growth in the expected royalty revenues."
"Turnover rose 14.3% to £1.17m against the previous year's £1m, but further investment in research and developments and the increase in the number of employees hit home."

Unterberg: ECI will benefit from Deutsche Telekom fiber project
Globes [online] - September 7, 2005
"Deutsche Telekom (DT, Not Rated) said late last week at the IFA 2005 in Berlin that it would spend Euro 3 billion on deploying a Fiber to the Node architecture to pass 3 million homes in 50 cities by the end of 2007, provided by T-Com, the carrier’s fixed line unit," Church writes.

Goldman Sees IPTV Threat Overstated
newratings - September 5, 2005
"Goldman Sachs sees Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) as an "exaggerated threat" to existing European pay television operators. IPTV is likely to limit roll-out to those areas where cable triple play threat is most acute. It tends towards reselling satellite and pay terrestrial sports and movie channels and is unlikely to outbid them on content."